Venturi, Lionello, 1885-1961

Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: This subseries documents the writings of Johnson Collection curatorial staff, as well as outside researchers who consulted the Johnson Collection and its staff for research purposes. As the subseries title indicates, not all the writings pertain to the Johnson Collection. Those that do are in draft stages only, or are lecture scripts and therefore are also unpublished. Of particular note is the typescript essay, presumably written by Henri Marceau, documenting the history of the Johnson...

Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: This subseries documents the writings of Johnson Collection curatorial staff, as well as outside researchers who consulted the Johnson Collection and its staff for research purposes. As the subseries title indicates, not all the writings pertain to the Johnson Collection. Those that do are in draft stages only, or are lecture scripts and therefore are also unpublished. Of particular note is the typescript essay, presumably written by Henri Marceau, documenting the history of the Johnson...

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Notes about sending Arensberg catalogues written by Fiske Kimball, Director of the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

Scope and Contents From the Series: Comprising the largest portion of the Fiske Kimball Records, this series clearly documents Kimball's extensive contact with the institutions, individuals, and businesses that collectively directed and promoted art and artists, and a public appreciation for both. Kimball cultivated a variety of correspondents, from dealers and donors to museums, educational institutions and professional organizations. Throughout the three decades documented, antiques and art dealers appear to be Kimball's...

Scope and Contents From the Series: While this series includes Kimball's correspondence with many of the same individuals and institutions represented in the various subject-related series, the bulk of "General correspondence and related material" documents his long-term association with organizations devoted to professional development and scholarship. Kimball's most consistent correspondents include the American Institute of Architects (AIA), the American Association of Museums (AAM), and the Association of Art Museum...

Scope and Contents From the Series: While this series includes Kimball's correspondence with many of the same individuals and institutions represented in the various subject-related series, the bulk of "General correspondence and related material" documents his long-term association with organizations devoted to professional development and scholarship. Kimball's most consistent correspondents include the American Institute of Architects (AIA), the American Association of Museums (AAM), and the Association of Art Museum...